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Regulations when entering Switzerland with goods
In principle, goods intended for private use or as gifts are duty-free. Exceptions apply for so-called sensitive goods (such as foods, alcohol, and tobacco) from a specified amount upwards.
Allowances and customs duties
Tobacco products (minimum age 17)
- 250 cigarettes/cigars | CHF 0.25 duty per unit for additional quantities
- 250 units of other tobacco products | CHF 0.10 duty per unit for additional quantities
Alcohol/alcoholic beverages (minimum age 17)
- 5 litres with an alcohol content of up to 18% vol. | CHF 2.00 duty per litre for additional quantities
- 1 litre from an alcohol content of 18% vol. upwards | CHF 15.00 duty per litre for additional quantities
- Beverages with an alcohol content of up to 0.5% vol. are not considered alcoholic beverages
Animal products
- 1 kilogram of meat and meat preparations from all animals with the exception of venison, fish, crustaceans, molluscs, and other aquatic invertebrates | CHF 17.00 duty per kilogram up to 10kg and CHF 23.00 duty per kilogram from 10kg for additional quantities
- 1 kilogram or litre of butter and cream (from 15% fat content) | CHF 16.00 duty per kilogram or litre for additional quantities
- 5 kilograms or litres of oils, fats, margarine for food purposes | CHF 2.00 duty per kilogram or litre for additional quantities
Necessary medications for the traveller’s personal use
- A month’s supply is a reasonable amount.
Other goods
- Goods up to the total value of CHF 300.00
- If the total value of all goods exceeds CHF 300.00, VAT must be paid.
These details are solely for informational purposes and are non-binding. They may be subject to change. For more detailed information, please contact the relevant customs authority.
